OPSC OCS Current Affairs Quiz — All time

How many Aadhaar authentication transactions were carried out in 2024-25, as per MeitY's release of 28 April 2025?

Consider the following about Aadhaar usage in March 2025: 1. Face authentication transactions exceeded 15 crore. 2. e-KYC transactions totalled 246.75 crore. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

How many Rafale-Marine aircraft are to be procured for the Indian Navy under the India–France IGA signed on 28 April 2025?

Consider the following about the India–France Rafale-Marine IGA of 28 April 2025: 1. It was signed by Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh and French Minister of Armed Forces Sébastien Lecornu. 2. The signed copies were exchanged at South Block in the presence of the Chief of Defence Staff. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Of the 26 Rafale-Marine aircraft in the IGA signed on 28 April 2025, how many are twin-seaters?

What nuclear power capacity target by 2047 was cited at the Power Ministry's Consultative Committee meeting on 28 April 2025?

Consider the following about India's nuclear power status as presented on 28 April 2025: 1. India operates 25 nuclear reactors with an installed capacity of 8,880 MW. 2. Eight reactors with a capacity of 7,000 MW are under construction. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

As presented at the Power Ministry's Consultative Committee on 28 April 2025, nuclear power contributes about what share of India's electricity generation?

In which year did the Government institute the Armed Forces Battle Casualties Welfare Fund, as cited by the Defence Ministry on 27 April 2025?

Consider the following about the Armed Forces Battle Casualties Welfare Fund (AFBCWF): 1. Its accounts are maintained by the Indian Army on behalf of the Department of Ex-Servicemen Welfare. 2. It provides immediate financial assistance to families of personnel who lose their lives or are grievously injured in active military operations. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following about the 'Sachet' app mentioned in Mann Ki Baat on 27 April 2025: 1. It has been developed by the National Disaster Management Authority. 2. It provides information only in English and Hindi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Who wrote the book 'Satyagraha in Champaran', recommended by the PM in Mann Ki Baat on 27 April 2025?

Consider the following based on Mann Ki Baat of 27 April 2025: 1. Babu Veer Kunwar Singh was a hero of the 1857 revolution. 2. 10 May marks the anniversary of the first freedom struggle. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

In which year did Gandhiji reach Champaran in Bihar, as recalled in Mann Ki Baat on 27 April 2025?

On which date was the death anniversary of Babu Veer Kunwar Singh observed, as mentioned in Mann Ki Baat on 27 April 2025?

How many UDAN routes had been operationalised, as per the Civil Aviation Ministry's backgrounder marking 8 years of the scheme's first flight?

Consider the following about the UDAN scheme: 1. It was launched on 21 October 2016. 2. India's airports grew from 74 in 2014 to 159 in 2024. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The 90 airports connected under UDAN, as per the Civil Aviation Ministry backgrounder of April 2025, include how many heliports?

According to PM Modi in Mann Ki Baat (27 April 2025), how many space startups are now working in India, compared with only one company 10 years ago?

Consider the following based on Mann Ki Baat of 27 April 2025: 1. April 2025 marks 50 years of the launch of the Aryabhatta satellite. 2. Dr K. Kasturirangan played a major role in formulating the National Education Policy. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following about India's assistance mentioned in Mann Ki Baat of 27 April 2025: 1. Operation Brahma was launched to help Nepal. 2. India recently sent a large quantity of vaccine for the people of Afghanistan. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following about IOS SAGAR's deployment in April 2025: 1. It made a port call at Port Louis, Mauritius, from 26 to 28 April 2025. 2. On departure, it was to undertake a joint EEZ surveillance with the Mauritius Coast Guard. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

How many finalists were selected nationwide for the WAVES 2025 Animation Filmmaker Competition, as per PIB Bhubaneswar on 26 April 2025?

Consider the following about the two Odisha finalists of the WAVES 2025 Animation Filmmaker Competition: 1. Both are students of NID Ahmedabad. 2. Bhagyashree Satpathy is from Jajpur. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

What was the theme of World Veterinary Day 2025, as highlighted at the national workshop in New Delhi on 26 April 2025?

As per the Animal Husbandry Department's release of 26 April 2025, India's livestock population is over:

How many appointment letters were distributed at the 15th tranche of the Rozgar Mela on 26 April 2025?

At how many locations was the 15th tranche of the Rozgar Mela held on 26 April 2025?

Consider the following about the Rozgar Mela of 26 April 2025: 1. The PM gave the new recruits the mantra 'Nagarik Parmo Dharma'. 2. The initiative has so far facilitated the onboarding of more than ten lakh young professionals. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following about the DGCA directive to airlines of 26 April 2025: 1. It is mandatory, and non-compliance may attract action under the Civil Aviation Requirements. 2. It is valid for 30 days only. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following about the DGCA's passenger handling directive of 26 April 2025: 1. Airlines must revise catering based on the scheduled (not actual) block time. 2. The directive applies only to international carriers of foreign origin. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following about India's representation at Pope Francis's funeral on 26 April 2025: 1. President Droupadi Murmu attended the funeral Mass at Saint Peter's Square, Vatican City. 2. Kiren Rijiju and George Kurian were part of the official Indian delegation. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Which position does Joshua De Souza, part of India's official delegation at Pope Francis's funeral on 26 April 2025, hold?

Consider the following about the event of 26 April 2025 at which ECMS guidelines were launched: 1. Sarvam AI was selected to build India's first indigenous AI foundational model. 2. ECMS was described as a vertical scheme limited to mobile phone manufacturing. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

According to Ashwini Vaishnaw on 26 April 2025, how many datasets had been uploaded on AI Kosh?

What is the theme of World Malaria Day 2025?

Consider the following, as stated by the Health Ministry on World Malaria Day 2025: 1. India exited the WHO's High Burden to High Impact (HBHI) group in 2024. 2. India aims to achieve full elimination of malaria by 2027. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

How many high-burden districts does the Intensified Malaria Elimination Project (IMEP)-3 target?

Dr. K. Kasturirangan, whose passing the Prime Minister condoled on 25 April 2025, is remembered for his efforts during the drafting of which policy?

Consider the following about the Prime Minister's tribute to Dr. K. Kasturirangan on 25 April 2025: 1. The PM said he served ISRO with great diligence, steering India's space programme to new heights. 2. The PM credited him with drafting the National Strategy for AI. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Who led the Indian delegation at the 11th BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers' Meeting in Brasília on 25 April 2025?

Under which slogan was the 11th BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers' Meeting convened?

Consider the following about the BRICS Labour and Employment Ministers' Meeting of 25 April 2025: 1. It was the 11th such meeting and was held under Brazil's presidency. 2. It was held in New Delhi. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

How many member cities does the River Cities Alliance currently have, as per the NMCG release of 25 April 2025?

Consider the following about the River Cities Alliance: 1. It was launched in 2023. 2. It is led by the Ministry of Jal Shakti and the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

How many Land Customs Stations are there along the India–Bhutan border, as per the CBIC release on the 6th JGC meeting?

Consider the following about the 6th India–Bhutan Joint Group of Customs meeting: 1. It was co-chaired by Surjit Bhujabal, Special Secretary and Member (Customs), CBIC. 2. India accounts for about 80% of Bhutan's overall trade. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following about the MoU signed on 25 April 2025: 1. It was signed between the Ministry of Cooperation and Swiggy Instamart. 2. A dedicated 'Cooperative' category will be created on Swiggy's platform. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

According to its release on the Swiggy Instamart MoU, the Ministry of Cooperation has taken more than how many initiatives for cooperatives?

Where did APEDA and the Government of Odisha hold the programme to boost agri exports from Odisha on 25 April 2025?

Consider the following about the APEDA–Odisha programme of 25 April 2025: 1. Deputy Chief Minister and Agriculture Minister Kanak Vardhan Singh Deo was the chief guest. 2. One technical session addressed organic exports under the revised National Programme for Organic Production (NPOP). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

How many districts reported zero measles cases during January–March 2025, as stated at the launch of the MR elimination campaign?

Consider the following about the National Zero Measles-Rubella Elimination Campaign 2025-26: 1. It was launched on the first day of World Immunization Week (24–30 April). 2. India's MR vaccination coverage for the second dose is 93.7%, as per 2024-25 HMIS data. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

By which year does India aim to eliminate measles and rubella, as per the Health Ministry release of 24 April 2025?

How much cargo moved on India's inland waterways in FY 2024-25, a record?

Consider the following about India's inland waterways: 1. The number of National Waterways increased from 5 to 111. 2. The Jalvahak Scheme offers cargo owners a 35% operating cost incentive. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

India aims to raise the modal share of inland water transport from 2% to what level?

Consider the following about the State Mourning for Pope Francis announced by the Government of India: 1. A total of two days of State Mourning was announced. 2. On 26 April 2025, the National Flag was to be flown at half-mast and there was to be no official entertainment. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

On which two days was State Mourning observed after the passing of Pope Francis, before the one day on his funeral?

To what level has the Ministry of Coal reduced the floor revenue share for underground coal mines?

Consider the following about the Coal Ministry's incentives for underground mining announced on 24 April 2025: 1. The mandatory upfront payment for underground mining ventures has been waived. 2. A 50% rebate on performance security was introduced for the first time as part of this package. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

The IIA study reported on 24 April 2025 found the helium-to-hydrogen ratio in the Sun's photosphere to be consistent with which value?

Consider the following about the IIA study on helium in the Sun: 1. It used magnesium and carbon features in the Sun's spectrum to estimate helium abundance. 2. It was published in the Astrophysical Journal. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

Consider the following decisions of the Cabinet Committee on Security on 23 April 2025, as announced by the Foreign Secretary: 1. The Indus Waters Treaty of 1960 will be held in abeyance with immediate effect, until Pakistan credibly and irrevocably abjures its support for cross-border terrorism. 2. The Integrated Check Post Attari will be closed with immediate effect; those who crossed over with valid endorsements may return through that route before 01 May 2025. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

As per the CCS decision of 23 April 2025, to what number will the overall strength of the High Commissions be brought down by 01 May 2025?

As per the CCS decision of 23 April 2025, how much time was given to Pakistani nationals in India under SAARC Visa Exemption Scheme (SVES) visas to leave India?

Consider the following about the CCS decisions of 23 April 2025 on Service Advisors: 1. The Defence/Military, Naval and Air Advisors in the Pakistani High Commission in New Delhi were declared persona non grata and given a week to leave India. 2. India will retain its own Defence/Navy/Air Advisors in the Indian High Commission in Islamabad. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

What is the total investment of the seven renewable energy projects approved by Odisha's 10th Single Window Committee on 23 April 2025?

Which meeting of Odisha's Single Window Committee under the Renewable Energy Policy-2022 approved projects of 149.97 MW on 23 April 2025?

Consider the following about the Odisha SWC approvals of 23 April 2025: 1. The seven projects approved have a cumulative capacity of 1,707.56 MW. 2. The approvals were given under the Odisha Renewable Energy Policy-2019. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

For how many allied and healthcare professions were competency-based curricula launched on 23 April 2025?

With which body did the Health Ministry launch the new curricula for allied and healthcare professions on 23 April 2025?

Consider the following about the curricula launched on 23 April 2025: 1. They cover fifteen allied and healthcare professions. 2. They were developed with the National Organ and Tissue Transplant Organisation (NOTTO). Which of the statements given above is/are correct?